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Minister Noxolo Kiviet reveals spending on bonuses, incentives, salaries for suspended staff and new cars for ministers
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Minister Noxolo Kiviet reveals spending on bonuses, incentives, salaries for suspended staff and new cars for ministers
National departments reportedly spent more than R726 million in performance bonuses between 2019 and 2024, with almost half paid out in 2022.
Despite pushback from four unions who refused to sign the offer, including Nehawu, the department said the deal would be taking effect on Saturday.
The parties signed a multi-term wage deal for a 7.5% increase after getting the go-ahead from their members to sign the agreement
State health workers will remain cash strapped as the South African government battles to rein in its massive public sector wage bill, which makes up 15% of the goods and services produced in the country.